Postcode DL1 2AU is located in an urban city, within the Haughton & Springfield ward of Darlington in the North East region, and forms part of the Haughton Le Skerne area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year. The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Springfield Park.
Haughton Le Skerne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,727 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Haughton Le Skerne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Haughton Le Skerne is £38,160 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 297 ft away from DL1 2AU.
Haughton Le Skerne near DL1 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is North Road (Darlington) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Springfield Park | Medium | Walking directions to Springfield Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £152,875 in Haughton & Springfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £525,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £227,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £76,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £150,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £132,500 |
10 year median price trend in Haughton & Springfield
In the DL1 2AU postcode area, located within Haughton Le Skerne, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DL1 2AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nightingale Off Licence | 25 Nightingale Avenue, Darlington, DL1 2AY | Walking directions to Nightingale Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Whinbush Way, Darlington, DL1 3RB | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | 1 Springfield Road, Darlington, DL1 2QD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Thompson Street East, Darlington, DL1 3EW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Haughton Green Convenience Store | Haughton Green, Darlington, DL1 2DD | Walking directions to Haughton Green Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Darlington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.